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Growing businesses and moustaches. My Pinnacle Network, a B2B networking organization, fields team for Movember fundraiser for prostate cancer research.

 

Joe D’Eramo of My Pinnacle Network after Movember 2011

BOURNE, BRAINTREE, MANSFIELD, MARSHFIELD, NEWTON, PLYMOUTH, ROCKLAND AND WESTBOROUGH, MA AND PROVIDENCE, RI…

In its monthly B2B networking meetings, My Pinnacle Network preaches the value of networking as the best tool for generating leads and referrals leading to new business. Next month, My Pinnacle Network Founders Steve Dubin and Joe D’Eramo will put this philosophy to the test as they participate in the Movember fundraiser to generate funds for prostate cancer research. And they are asking their network to join them.

Movember is an international fundraiser sponsored by the Prostate Cancer, LIVESTRONG and Movember foundations. During the entire month of November participants grow mustaches during the entire month as a rallying point for raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer health and other men’s cancer-related issues.

“The fight against prostate cancer is a big one, even larger than my partner Joe D’Eramo,” said Dubin of the 6’6” D’Eramo. “We’re inviting all members of the 10 My Pinnacle Network groups to join us in this fight either by growing moustaches with us or by supporting the effort monetarily.”

My Pinnacle Network hosts business-to-business networking groups in Bourne, Braintree, Mansfield, Marshfield, Newton, Plymouth, Providence, Rockland and Westborough.

Interested parties, both My Pinnacle Network members and non-members, can join the My Pinnacle Network team by visiting its Movember team site at http://us.movember.com/team/1027241.

“I’m actually going to have to shave off my goatee to participate in this fundraiser, but it is worth it,” said D’Eramo, whose father is a prostate cancer survivor. “I recently lost a relative to prostate cancer and my next store neighbor growing up has it. Cancer is a wicked disease and must be stopped. If me and some of my networking colleagues can help make that happen by growing a cheesy moustache for a month, that’s a very small sacrifice.”

According to the Movember website, one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, with a man being diagnosed with prostate cancer every 2.2 minutes. In fact, one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Making this even more scary is that 24 percent of men are less likely to go the doctor compared to women.

For Movember, each participant must start clean-shaven on November 1. Donors and fellow Mo Bros can follow the progress of each participant’s mustache and fundraising on a Mo Page. Participants are encouraged to be creative with their mustaches in order to promote donations.

“I’m not sure what Joe has in mind, but I’m going with the Fu Manchu,” said Dubin. “We will be  posting both our faces and that of our fellow teammates My Pinnacle Network’s blog and Facebook page so people can check us out. We’ve also put out a notice to our clients and networking groups to see if they want to join us. There’s always room for one Mo.”

To follow the ‘stache efforts of the My Pinnacle Network team, you can visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MyPinnacleNetwork or their blog at www.mypinnaclenetwork.com. For those interested in donating, you can find out more about the type of work you’d be helping to fund by visiting the Movember website: http://us.movember.com/about. Movember is a registered 501 (c)(3) charity; donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

About My Pinnacle Network
My Pinnacle Network streamlines the networking process by putting members shoulder to shoulder with others who are in the exact same traffic lanes. Another advantage of this networking concept is that if approved, a member has the exclusive rights to their category for their group–more than 40 other categories will be represented at each meeting.

Beyond the B to B angle, My Pinnacle Network adds the element of “high tech” to “high touch” of monthly face to face meetings.  All group data flows through a robust and easy to use website.  This keeps everyone accountable and highly visible.

All introductions/leads are posted to the My Pinnacle Network website and the website’s automation both tracks leads and provides reminders to pursue them.  Each member’s lead production and closing ratio can be measured by the group leader at any time.  Thus, non-productive members can be further coached to improve their value to the group.

If you are interested in attending a meeting in your area, please contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061 to RSVP. There is no charge to visit a My Pinnacle Network meeting. For more information, visit www.mypinnaclenetwork.com.

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Weymouth dentist adds blood pressure screening to comprehensive exam services

The Toothboss

SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MA…

For more than a few people, a trip to the dentist can raise their blood pressure. If that fear/anxiety raises your blood pressure to pre-hypertension levels—120-139 Systolic and greater than 80 Diastolic—then it might be risky treating that patient. That’s why Dr. Richard Wolfert, a South Weymouth dentist who goes by the moniker of The Toothboss, has added blood pressure screening as part of the comprehensive annual exam for patients.

“There are many reasons for doing a BP screening as part of a dental exam. Besides normal anxiety, some of the procedures we do utilize pharmacologies that can impact blood pressure. So having an accurate read prior to the start of treatment is extremely important, particularly if the patient has high blood pressure or is on medication for it,” said Wolfert. “The other part is that many people are unaware that they have high blood pressure, largely because they don’t get an annual check-up with their physician. A visit to the dentist should not replace that, but checking BP as part of the exam can alert patients to a potential problem.”

Hypertension or high blood pressure affects more than one in three adults in the United States. It’s also estimated that another 30 percent of the population has pre-hypertension. That’s blood pressure higher than what’s considered acceptable for an adult, 120 systolic/80 diastolic.

“Prior to 2007, 135/85 had been considered an acceptable pressure. That now is considered pre-hypertension. So there’s a real need to stay on top of your blood pressure,” said Wolfert.

That’s a subject Dr. Wolfert does not take lightly. As a dental student, his professor assigned the students in class to practice taking blood pressure readings on friends and family. Wolfert practiced on his father. The first reading shocked him. So, he took another and another. Each came back with the same conclusion.

“My father had high blood pressure. My practicing on him probably saved his life because I’m not sure he would have gone to the doctor on his own,” said Wolfert. “And that’s why we are taking this extra step by eventually doing blood pressure screenings on everybody who visits me or one of our hygienists.”

Dr. Wolfert’s practice is located at 1121 Main Street in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, and accepts most insurance plans. They also accept payment from most PPO and indemnity plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental.

For more information on The Toothboss, visit Dr. Wolfert’s website at www.toothboss.com or call 781-335-0604 to schedule a consultation.

About The Toothboss

The Toothboss offers: comprehensive examinations (written treatment and treatment plan provided); cosmetics; crowns, bridges and tooth-colored restorations; partial and full dentures; periodontics (early cases treated); oral surgery; restoration of conventional and small diameter implants; and emergency services (24-hour emergency phone number available).

The Toothboss accepts most insurance plans. They also accept payment from most PPO and indemnity plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental. They also accept all major credit cards and have arranged payment plans through CareCredit.

To schedule an initial consultation, please call 781-335-0604. For more information, visit www.toothboss.com.

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All aboard. Get your franchisees onboard with onboarding best practices. New England Franchise Association hosts panel discussion set for November 7

Looking to get your franchisees more profitable more quickly? Join the New England Franchise Association (NEFA) and the region’s top franchisors as they review their best practices of onboarding new franchisees.
The panel is scheduled for Thursday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by lunch and networking from 1 – 2 p.m. and will be held at the Hilton Woburn, 2 Forbes Road, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801.

The discussion will be led by Evan Hackel, President of Ingage Consulting and a 30 year veteran of the franchise industry. Panelists from the franchise community will include Ryan Rabideau, Franchise Consultant, MaidPro; Steven Rafky, CEO, Padgett Business Services; and Diane Danielson, Chief Platform Offer, Sperry Van Ness International. Paul Rocchio of the International Franchise Association will also participate. This is a highly interactive program.

Cost is $40 for member franchisors and franchisees; $60 for non-member franchisors and franchisees; $50 for member suppliers; and $70 for non-member suppliers. The general business community and public are also welcome and cost is $70.

About the Sponsor – Cummings Franchise Law

The event is sponsored by Cummings Franchise Law, a Stoneham, MA-based firm. Led by Attorney Suzanne Cummings, the practice is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and new or experienced franchisors learn the language and navigate in the complex world of franchising. Cummings Franchise Law provides legal advice and services to both franchisors and franchisees.

About NEFA
New England Franchise Association (NEFA) is the trade organization for franchisors and franchisees in the region. The mission of NEFA is to bring franchise executives, franchisees and suppliers together to share ideas for success.

Franchising more than ever before, has an unprecedented opportunity to make a major positive impact on the future New England economy. In a 2001-05 study conducted by PriceWaterhouseCoopers on behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA) found that in New England over 875,000 jobs are a result of franchising, the total output is over 100 billion dollars a year, and there are over 35,000 franchise establishments in the six New England states.

About Ingage Consulting
Ingage Consulting is a management consulting firm that works with franchisors and franchisees to increase sales and satisfaction; improve growth and retention and boost loyalty and profits with their unique engagement methodology.

Evan Hackel, Ingage founder and management expert has more than two decades of experience in best practices, turnaround strategies and team dynamics. He is often engaged to analyze franchise businesses, provide recommendations and facilitate strategic planning. He is a member of the International Franchise Association and on the board of the New England Franchise Association.
Space for this panel discussion is limited to 50. For more information and to reserve a seat for this event, please visit the New England Franchise Association via the organization’s website www.NEFranchise.org or email to info@NEFranchise.org.

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My Pinnacle Network announces November schedule of b2b networking meetings.

BOURNE, BRAINTREE, MARSHFIELD, MANSFIELD, NEWTON, NORWELL, PLYMOUTH, WESTBOROUGH, MA and PROVIDENCE, RI…

My Pinnacle Network recently announced a full slate of business-to-business networking meetings for November 2013. October’s My Pinnacle Network meetings are as follows:

My Pinnacle Network – Braintree 1st Tuesday, Tuesday, November 5, from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 200, Braintree, MA 02184.

My Pinnacle Network – Westborough, Tuesday, November 5, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at 1900 West Park Drive, Suite 280, Westborough, MA 01581.

My Pinnacle Network – Mansfield, Wednesday November 6, from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. at 20 Cabot Boulevard, Suite 300, Mansfield, MA 02048.

My Pinnacle Network – Marshfield, Thursday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 165 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050.

My Pinnacle Network – Plymouth, Thursday, November 14, from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at 134 Court Street (Plymouth Chamber of Commerce), Plymouth, MA 02360.

My Pinnacle Network – Newton, Thursday, November 14, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. at 29 Crafts Street (Aflac offices), Newton, MA 02458.

My Pinnacle Network – Providence, Wednesday, November 20, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Admirals Bank, 15 Park Row West, Providence, RI 02903.

My Pinnacle Network – Bourne, Thursday, November 21, from 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m., 550 MacArthur Blvd. (Route 28), Bourne, MA 02532.

My Pinnacle Network – Braintree Third Thursday, Thursday, November 21, from 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 200, Braintree, MA 02184.

My Pinnacle Network – Rockland, Wednesday, November 27, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the South Coastal Bank offices, 279 Union Street, Rockland, MA  02370.

Currently, My Pinnacle Network is offering a special charter rate of $200 per year. That membership fee is backed up by a money-back guarantee. B2B professionals can apply directly by going to www.mypinnaclenetwork.com. Only one B2B professional will be selected for each category. Those categories can be found at http://mypinnaclenetwork.com/about/categories.aspx.

Prospective members are encouraged to attend a My Pinnacle Network meeting before committing to join. However, with the Charter Member price, the safest way to get to the front of the line for your category is to register online at www.mypinnaclenetwork.com. Payment is not required to register.

If you are interested in attending a meeting in your area, please contact Steven V. Dubin at  SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061 to RSVP. There is no charge to visit a My Pinnacle Network meeting.

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Maplewood Estates moves sales office to 3 Saw Mill Lane, Rockland.

Maplewood Estates's new sales office at 3 Saw Mill Lane in Rockland, MA
Maplewood Estates’s new sales office at 3 Saw Mill Lane in Rockland, MA

ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS…

Maplewood Estates, a new subdivision located in Rockland, Mass., recently moved its sales office to 3 Saw Mill Lane, a model home within the complex.

“There were a number of reasons for the relocation. First and foremost, it’s fairly convenient to the entrance of the subdivision and is easily accessible off Route 123,” said Rami Itani, business manager for Stonebridge Homes, the builder for Maplewood Estates. “Second, 3 Saw Mill Lane showcases our EXETER Model. We recently held our first open house there on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 and the response was quite favorable.”

Coldwell Banker of Norwell, MA organized a Broker’s Open House on Friday, Spetember 20, in order to introduce the new model home and the turnout was spectacular. Local agents expressed a huge excitement on the progress and how beautiful the subdivision is.

The EXETER model is just one of 12 models available. Each model features quality construction and luxurious amenities.

Located off Webster Street in Rockland, Maplewood Estates offers a rural wooded setting with easy access to major highways and is situated fairly close to Rockland’s brand new middle school and renovated high school. Set on 30 acres of natural wooded land, Maplewood Estates is zoned for 72 homes (there are presently 32 available home sites to build on).

Prices for homes at Maplewood Estates start at $396,000and model homes are available for tours, Monday through Friday, by appointment. Maplewood Estates hosts open houses on Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm to 4pm. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Norwell is the official realtor for Maplewood Estates. You can schedule a tour or request more information by contacting Nancy Kleber at 781-659-7955 or Nancy.Kleber@NEMoves.com.

Interested parties can also get more information, including plans, by visitingwww.newhomesatmaplewood.com.

About Stonebridge Homes, Inc.:

For more than 20 years, Stonebridge Homes and its team, now based in South Easton, Massachusetts, have built many residential communities throughout the northeastern United States, including Maplewood Estates (www.newhomesatmaplewood.com) in Rockland, Mass. and The Gables Condominiums (www.thegables.net) in Abington, Mass. More recently, Stonebridge Homes has been focusing on building and managing construction in towns of southeastern Massachusetts, including Abington, Easton, Raynham, Taunton, Franklin, West Bridgewater, Pembroke, Rockland, Westport , Whitman and Norwell. The styles of these communities have varied from imaginative condominiums to custom single‐family homes designed by its award‐winning in‐house architect, whose specialty is customizing dream homes for individuals, couples and families. Each development is built with the same commitment for quality and satisfaction.

For more information, please visit www.stonebridgehomesinc.com or call or call 508.230.2300.

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Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. opens Cape Cod office at 209 Main Street, Hyannis

Tom Maloney of Nonotuck Resources, Inc.
Tom Maloney of Nonotuck Resources, Inc.

HYANNIS, MA and FLORENCE, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care. To best serve families on Cape Cod and to meet the ever increasing demand for its services, Nonotuck has opened a new satellite office at 209 Main Street, Suite 1, Hyannis, MA.

“We have worked with a number of families on the Cape through our South Shore office, which was in Brockton and is now in Kingston. As more and more families are faced with the need to care for an elderly or afflicted family member, the need for a permanent presence on the Cape became quite apparent,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Florence, Mass.-based Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. “Our brand new Hyannis office has an office manager and will be staffed with registered nurses and adult family care (AFC) providers to begin providing care immediately to Cape families.”

Nonotuck’s Hyannis office will be managed by Tom Maloney, RN. Maloney began working at Nonotuck over the summer at the South Shore office. His experience as an RN extends more than 25 years, working with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Shriver Center in Waltham, the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA and L.A.D.D.E.R.S. in Cambridge, MA. Currently, a South Easton resident, he was recognized in 2010 as an ARC Distinguished Citizen for work with families and autism.

“With a permanent office on the Cape, we have the resources to help families provide the care their loved one needs while keeping them at home with their family,” said Maloney. “I look forward to spreading the word about Nonotuck to Cape families and healthcare providers so more families can utilize our services.”

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. In addition to Hyannis, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s Cape Cod office at (508) 771-4624.

Caregiving with Love –  Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care.  Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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All aboard! Emerson Bearing now serving the rail industry

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS…

Emerson Bearing a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout the world now supplies bearings and related products to the railroad and transportation industries.

Emerson Bearing’s new division for the rail industry fall into three major groups:

  • Bearings for Drive Systems (transmission, traction drive, axle suspension)
  • Bearings for the Chassis (wheel sets, brakes)
  • Bearings for Vehicle bodies (connectors, door systems)

The product range includes high capacity ball and roller bearings for the transmission and drives as well as rod ends and control bearings for the chassis and door systems. Emerson Bearing’s cylindrical roller bearings that meet the higher F1 tolerances for extended running life and reliability. These are also availble with current insulation, which can be achieved with either oxide ceramic coatings on the inner / outer rings or ceramic rolling elements.

“Getting from Point A to Point B is something most of us take for granted,” said Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing, Inc. “The bearings that have been designed for the Rail industry provide the reliability and safety we have come to expect Emerson Bearing products. Clients like Walco Electric are already seeing the benefits of our bearings.”

Emerson Bearing Marketing Specialist Joe Falvey is responsible for the Rail and Transportation Industry division. He can be reached by e-mail at jfalvey@emersonbearing.com or by calling  1.866.995.8760.

The Emerson Bearing Difference
In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Emerson Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Emerson Bearing has a staff of 22 and a 23,000 square foot facility to provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Emerson Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S. Emerson Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@emersonbearing.com or visit www.emersonbearing.com.

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Dry cleaning franchises produce more millionaires than any other franchise—fact or fiction?

HANOVER, MA …

Not McDonalds. Not Burger King. Not Hilton Hotels. Dry cleaning franchises produce the largest number of millionaires according to many franchise experts. Just don’t ask anybody to prove it.

One of those experts, Franchise King® Joel Libava, in a recent blog, cited that very “fact” in explaining why Proctor & Gamble were getting into the dry cleaning franchise business. Yet even the Franchise King® could not find data to support the millionaire claim, one Libava’s father, a franchise expert in his own right, often made when speaking to prospective franchise buyers.

“Without knowing the finances of dry cleaning owners for other franchises, I can only guess at the accuracy of that statement,” said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning, an environmentally friendly dry cleaning franchise with more than 40 locations nationwide. “What I can offer is that with the right location and right franchisor, dry cleaning franchises are in a better position for success than entrepreneurs starting a dry cleaning business on their own.”

Dubois cites several reasons why dry cleaning franchise owners are primed for success:

  • No shortage of dirty clothes – According to U.S. News & World Report, thousands of garments are labeled “Dry Clean Only”, creating an industry estimated to generate $6 to $7 billion a year.
  • Reasonable franchise fee and royalties – Compared to other millionaire-generating franchises like McDonalds, Burger King, the startup fees to open a Lapels Franchise are significantly less expensive.  The typical franchise fee is 15,000 to 25,000 and the total investment ranges from $70,000 to $450,000.
  • No previous dry cleaning experience required – A good franchise system enables new franchise owners to succeed practically from day one. If you can learn, you can own a dry cleaning franchise. Dubois says Lapels franchise owners range from nuclear engineers to recent immigrants.
  • Plant facility – By owning a franchise, a franchisee can get the benefits of working with a large company and cleaning laundry at a centralized facility.  Smaller independent facilities often have trouble affording new equipment, complying with government regulations and being as efficient as large organizations. At home pick up is another way some dry cleaners have been able to expand business, and some work exclusively with at home pick up.
  • Proven franchise system – The benefits of franchising stand out in the dry cleaning business. Whether it’s marketing, accounting, training, etc., the franchise owner, for the most part, can follow the franchisor’s guidelines and be successful.

“Obviously, we are a little biased, but a dry cleaning franchise presents so many advantages, in addition to having a built-in market, that it is difficult not to believe it when franchise experts say there are more millionaires made from dry cleaning franchises than any other franchises,” said Dubois. “I know from our perspective, we continue to grow and add new franchise owners as well as current Lapels owners adding new locations. Are they currently or soon-to-be millionaires? We sure hope so.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience for the past 10 years.  Using the latest technology in equipment and cleaning solution, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners around to be able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes. At Lapels you can see, feel and smell the difference.

Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and a full service on-site tailor.

Lapels offers it’s customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line and the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm.

For complete information on the Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Phoenix, Chandler), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Franklin, Hanover, Marshfield, Natick, Newtonville, Norton, Quincy, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Township), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City); Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, Forest Village); Texas (Arlington). Additional locations coming soon to Austin, TX, Brownsville, TX and Cedar Park, TX.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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VoiceNation Offers Insight on Fundamental Component to Business Continuity Plan

September is National Preparedness Month and VoiceNation, a preferred call center partner for thousands of businesses nationwide, recently detailed the importance of having a business continuity plan in place during the unlikely event of a disaster, occasional outage or simple disruption.

When a business experiences a breakdown, it can be costly. Lost revenue, unhappy customers and unexpected expenses equals reduced profits. “A business continuity plan, or disaster recovery solution, is similar to an insurance policy,” explains Jay Reeder, President of VoiceNation. “It is critical that businesses of all sizes implement a solution to continue and protect your business when all else fails.”

In efforts to bring attention to National Preparedness Month, VoiceNation conducted a new survey that found 82 percent of businesses do not have a business continuity plan or procedures in place. “This is a big risk factor for any company susceptible to lost business due to a common outage,” says Mr. Reeder. Correspondingly, 82 percent of businesses agreed that if their entire communication system (phone/internet/website/data/email) were to go down for one week, they would lose a significant amount of business. Out of these most common forms of business communications, the survey revealed phone service is the most pivotal function for a small business to continue operating.

In VoiceNation’s findings, it was also evident that over 62 percent of business owners are not aware of how inexpensive a disaster recovery solution costs to ensure phone lines and calls never go unanswered during a disaster. In light of this, for less than 50 dollars a month, VoiceNation can provide a 24 hour emergency call center solution to field calls. Disaster recovery solutions include receptionist services, call forwarding, emergency dispatch, voicemail services, and more. Because outages and disasters are unforeseen, VoiceNation’s instant activation enables business owners to set up their backup phone solution within minutes.

About VoiceNation

VoiceNation is America’s telecommunications leader in virtual PBX, voicemail, and innovative live answering solutions. Named “Top Provider in Industry” by PC World, VoiceNation provides live answering services and call center solutions utilizing the latest in proprietary technology to deliver high quality call answering services at the lowest cost to their customers. In this way, VoiceNation enables businesses of all sizes to compete in the marketplace with 24-hour availability that adapts to any situation.

Founded in 2002, VoiceNation is a privately held company that serves more than 40,000 customers including FEMA, State Farm, Dell, AIG and the U.S. Coast Guard. The company also provides qualified non-profit, tax-exempt charities with access to voicemail, faxmail and other specialized communication services at reduced cost through their Care2Call outreach program.

To learn more about VoiceNation and disaster recovery plans and pricing, visit http://www.qualityansweringservice.com/.

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